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Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Have you heard of any unconventional or unique dating trends happening in your local area or elsewhere?
- Is the initial meeting or encounter important in forming new connections or relationships?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- connect /kuh-NEKT/
- aim /eym/
- couple /KUHP-uhl/
- relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/
- suggest /suhg-JEST/
[verb] – to establish a relationship or understanding
She found it easy to connect with her new colleagues on the team.
[noun] – a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve
His aim was to become a successful entrepreneur by the age of 30.
[noun] – two people who are married or in a romantic relationship, or two people who are together for a particular purpose
They’ve been a loving couple for over ten years.
[noun] – a close romantic friendship between two people
Their relationship grew stronger over time, built on trust and mutual respect.
[verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
He suggested trying a different route to avoid traffic.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
In Santa Monica, near Los Angeles, a new event named Icebreakers is getting noticed. Kyle Cassidy and Aryan Davani, who started IcePass, are behind this special gathering. Their goal is to help single people meet and talk by using ice baths.Icebreakers start with soothing meditation and music. Participants are paired randomly and chat briefly in icy water wearing swimsuits. Initially challenged by the cold, 25-year-old dancer Caitlyn Moyer swiftly connected with her partner, 27-year-old engineer Miles Gibson, through eye contact. Gibson’s aim was not solely love-seeking but exploring novel experiences, showcasing Icebreakers’ appeal to various individuals, including athletes benefiting from cold baths for muscle recovery. Icebreakers is more about making friends than just finding someone to date. It has helped seven couples go on more dates, and three relationships are still going strong. The organizers suggest letting connections grow on their own. Whitney Hancock, a 36-year-old mental health worker, appreciated feeling close to 39-year-old video producer Dustin Steward in the cold water, despite the discomfort, and admired Steward’s kindness.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Icebreakers aims to rush connections rather than allow them to develop naturally.
- The event commences with calming meditation and music.
- Icebreakers’ primary focus is on love-seeking rather than exploring novel experiences.
- Icebreakers is an event in Santa Monica designed to facilitate meetings between single individuals.
- The event has never resulted in any couples going on more dates or fostering any relationships.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| connect | aim | couple | relationship | suggest |
- She’s been in a committed __________ with her partner for five years.
- They both __________ instantly, sharing similar feelings of excitement.
- The team’s primary __________ is to win the championship this season.
- She __________ a new strategy for the upcoming project presentation.
- The __________ enjoyed a romantic dinner by the beach.